How far is Houston, TX, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1262 miles / 2031 kilometers / 1097 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Houston (IAH) is 1453 miles / 2339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 13 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Harrisburg to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1262.104 miles
- 2031.160 kilometers
- 1096.739 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1261.067 miles
- 2029.491 kilometers
- 1095.837 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Harrisburg to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Houston?
The time difference between Harrisburg and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Harrisburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to Houston generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |